FINAL UPDATE MAPGR K.I.A. MISSION – SPC BRIAN K. ARSENAULT U.S. ARMY

by | Sep 7, 2014 | MA PGR missions

Final Update – US Army SPC Brian K. Arsenault, 28,  Northborough, MA  15,16 SEPT ’14


The family of US Army SPC Brian K. Arsenault has requested our presence at the funeral of their Fallen Hero.

    Specialist Arsenault was killed Thursday last week as his unit was engaged in small-arms fire with enemy combatants in the city of Ghazni in Afghanistan. His tour was scheduled to end in two months.

    SPC Arsenault joined the 82nd Airborne Division, based at Ft Bragg, in 2012. He was a grenadier with B Company, First Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, First Brigade Combat Team. He enlisted in 2011.

    Among other medals, SPC Arsenault was the recipient of the Bronze Star and  Purple Heart.
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FOR SPC Brain Arsenault’s final journey home:

The family requests privacy. There will be no PGR presence.

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FOR THE WAKE:  The family has requested our presence. Stay as long as you are willing. Flags will be provided.


    DATE/TIME: Monday, 15 September 2014 from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

     At the Church:    St Rose of Lima Parish
                244 W. Main Street (Rte 20)
                Northborough, MA 01532


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Please park across the street ==> same as staging info below for the funeral

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FOR THE FUNERAL:

DATE: Tuesday, 16 September 2014
      
   

STAGING LOCATION:

    Northborough Shopping Center
    253 West Main Street  (Rte 20)
    Northborough, MA

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    This is directly across the street from the church. (Look for the sign that says: Nicky D’s
Donuts.)


STAGING TIME: 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM

BRIEFING: 9:20 AM

We will then form a flag line at the church to honor the memory and service of SPC Arsenault.


Interment to follow at:

    Howard St Cemetery
    Howard St
    Northborough, MA


Ride Captain: Howard Shrut  hshrut@rcn.com

Assisting Ride Captain: Joe Serrecchia   joe.serrecchia@gmail.com



———Flags will be provided———

You do not have to be a Veteran or a member of the PGR to attend missions. All individuals are welcome. We encourage all who wish to attend and participate to do so. Unless otherwise stated all of our missions are open to anyone whether they ride or not. If this will be your first mission please go to the staging location as indicated and you will be briefed by the FLC (Flag Line Captain) or RC (Ride Captain). Please remember to dress for the weather and the event in which you will be attending. Dress comfortably but respectfully.

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Jimc

I will make sure I am free for this Mass Mission. I will post a pre staging when we get the details
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